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W754 HCT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,746 mi
Last recorded104,746 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW754 HCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 104,746 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 98,783 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 94,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 94,738 miles

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 91,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 89,782 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play lift in rear uj on front propshaft (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight water ingress to rear no plate (0.1 (b))

age cracking on o/s/r tyre

n/s/f mirror arm loose

some rusting to rear crossmember on o/s

Pass 19 Mar 2021 87,494 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 87,482 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tube section body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate damaged.

Fail 10 Mar 2020 84,825 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn both ends (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,932 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play slight movement in f/w/d front prop (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play slight play in rear prop u/j (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front no plate damaged

slight contamination of brake fluid in m/cyl

Fail 19 Mar 2019 81,932 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt re secure drag link end boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play slight movement in f/w/d front prop (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play slight play in rear prop u/j (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front no plate damaged

slight contamination of brake fluid in m/cyl

Pass 19 Jan 2018 781,453 miles

front no plate damaged

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 18 Jan 2018 78,139 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel to the left of servo mount (3.6.C.3)

front no plate damaged

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,075 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight leak from power steering box (2.3.3b)

front no plate damaged

front propshaft rear u/j has some wear

Pass 12 Jan 2016 72,926 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

spare wheel missing

Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,143 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,169 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 64,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s/f pad getting low

some front brake imbalance

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drop arm ball joint free movement not to excess

o/s/rear service brake slightly low

rear of front prop u/j worn

Fail 4 Sep 2012 58,798 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drop arm ball joint free movement not to excess

o/s/rear service brake slightly low

rear of front prop u/j worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,708 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 47,907 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 42,326 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,609 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,428 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2006 29,697 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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W754 HCT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W754 HCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W754 HCT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W754 HCT safe to buy?

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